It is donation season in the world of Lawrence politics. Voters may be looking for donations of earplugs. (We did, after all, just have two candidate forums within a span of 10 hours, a health forum last night and one with Downtown Lawrence Inc. this morning.) But candidates are seeking campaign donations, and the most recent report on how much they’ve raised is out. Town Talk by Chad Lawhorn

Usually in Lawrence, talk of a streak involves KU basketball, or that unfortunate incident that has you doing community service. But there is another streak we ought to talk about: Lawrence’s winning streak when it comes to jobs. Town Talk by Chad Lawhorn

I already have a guitar and a straw hat — and really, how hard can a gondola be to make? — so it looks like things are finally falling into place for my secondary career as the Crooner of the Kaw. I’ll start practicing, but in the meantime there is news about Lawrence getting its own version of a river walk. Town Talk by Chad Lawhorn

SXSW tends to be a rite of passage for local bands, and this year's event was no different. There weren't a lot of official showcases featuring Lawrence bands. But luckily, Midcoast Takeover helped put a lot of area bands in the spotlight with a five-day stretch of shows on two stages at Shangri-La. By Fally Afani

Stuart Boley, one of six candidates for three seats on the Lawrence City Commission, answers reader-submitted questions in advance of the April 7 general election. The Journal-World's Chad Lawhorn moderates. This chat will begin at noon Friday.
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Bob Schumm, one of six candidates for three seats on the Lawrence City Commission, answers reader-submitted questions in advance of the April 7 general election. The Journal-World's Chad Lawhorn moderates. This chat will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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The auto business in Lawrence is booming, and its latest expansion is set for 23rd Street and Haskell Avenue. Lawrence-based Auto Exchange has filed plans to open a new dealership at the intersection. Town Talk by Chad Lawhorn

With KU making a(nother) frustrating pre-Sweet Sixteen exit from the NCAA tournament, you should have some extra free time on your hands this weekend. Larryville Life explores what Lawrence has in store for you.

Tonight, Bernadette Peters will perform a mix of “standards” — from Stephen Sondheim, to Rodgers and Hammerstein, to Peggy Lee’s slinky “Fever,” to “When You Wish Upon a Star” from “Pinocchio” — at the Lied Center. Before she hits the stage, the Lied Center will honor Peters’ philanthropic work by “going to the dogs.” By Joanna Hlavacek

Stan Rasmussen, one of six candidates for three seats on the Lawrence City Commission, answers reader-submitted questions in advance of the April 7 general election. The Journal-World's Chad Lawhorn moderates. This chat will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
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The six candidates for three seats on the Lawrence City Commission answered reader-submitted questions in advance of the April 7 general election. Read transcripts of the completed chats, moderated by the Journal-World's Chad Lawhorn.

Terry Riordan, one of six candidates for three seats on the Lawrence City Commission, answers reader-submitted questions in advance of the April 7 general election. The Journal-World's Chad Lawhorn moderates. This chat will begin at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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Matthew Herbert, one of six candidates for three seats on the Lawrence City Commission, answers reader-submitted questions in advance of the April 7 general election. The Journal-World's Chad Lawhorn moderates. This chat will begin at 3:30 p.m. Monday.
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